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Workforce Development

The hospitality industry offers great diversity in its career opportunities and growth potential. The CHEF is focused on providing information and access to training for the industry's workforce so our workers can gain the skills they need to advance their careers. 
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Restaurant Ready

Putting Underserved People on a Path to Employment and Independence
Restaurant Ready is a national program dedicated to helping people acquire the basic job and life skills necessary to pursue jobs in the restaurant industry, and jumpstart a pathway to independence.  LEARN MORE​

Apprenticeships
The NRAEF's Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center program provides both new and current restaurant and foodservice employees the opportunity to advance their careers and move into higher paying management positions. Funded by the US Department of Labor, the RHLC Training programs give restaurant leaders a pathway to recognize standout employees, both new and current, and give them an opportunity to grow their skills. Watch our recent webinar with the NRAEF to LEARN MORE about becoming an Apprenticeship Employer. 
Job Training
Learn more about ServSafe Manager and related food safety training.

Are you a restaurant employee looking to gain more training and skills? Check out ServSuccess.
ServSuccess is the Association’s new career workforce development program.  ServSuccess provides learning opportunities across multiple career levels in a way that makes it convenient for our workforce to hone in on their skills and prepare for future career opportunities.  A Certificate of Completion will be provided once each course is fully viewed. 

ServSafe WorkPlaceServSafe Workplace provides Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Unconscious Bias Training. 

Work Sites

The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF) matches local businesses with the future of our industry through partnership at the high school and college level.

​If your business is interested in becoming a work site for students, please complete the following application and our Education Manager will be in touch soon. ​
Become a Work Site

Not sure which program is the right fit for your business?

Email Jennifer, conkling@ctrestaurant.org, to set up a time to learn more about our workforce development options. 

Restaurant Career Pathways

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FIND YOUR CAREER PATH
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270 Farmington Ave, Suite 142
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-278-8008
Email: info@ctrestaurant.org

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  • Advocacy
    • Government Relations Team
    • 2021 Legislative Recap
    • CT Tax Relief Program
    • CT Restaurant Promise
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
    • News
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Partnership
    • Sponsors
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Why Become a CRA Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Exclusive Savings
    • Healthcare >
      • Member Exclusive Healthcare Programs
    • Become an Allied Member >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Portal
  • ServSafe & Industry Training
    • ServSafe Manager & Food Safety >
      • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
      • ServSafe Manager In-Person Classes
      • ServSafe Food Handler
      • ServSafe Allergen
    • ServSafe Workplace >
      • Sexual Harassment Prevention
      • Unconscious Bias Training
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe FAQ
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
  • Foundation
    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
        • Apprenticeships
        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
    • ProStart >
      • What is ProStart?
      • 2022 Connecticut ProStart Invitational
      • ProStart News: What's Cookin?
      • ProStart FAQs
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2022
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • 2021 CRAzies Annual Awards Gala
    • 2022 CRA Annual Golf Classic
    • Events Calendar
    • Community Events
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program